Susan Montague

Edward Joseph and Susan Marie (Chapatte) Montague passed away on April 24, 2025, due to health complications. Ed and Sue had a wonderful marriage lasting over fifty years. They were inseparable, always smiling, always supporting each other, always helping others along life’s journey. Ed was born on May 5, 1947, in Boston. He was the beloved son of late William and Theresa (MacDonald) Montague of Dedham MA. He attended the University of Massachusetts then spent the next 40 plus years serving the country in the US Navy both active duty and as a civilian employee based in Hawaii and San Diego. Ed’s passion, besides Sue, was nature photography, classical music, and literature. He was a regular consumer of all things related to capturing nature’s gifts via photography. Sue was born on March 25, 1949, in San Jose. She was the much-loved daughter of the late Leon and Claire (Chirco) Chapatte. She attended Los Gatos High School. Sue was a long time employee of the San Diego Housing Commission. An accomplished chef, Sue loved to prepare elegant feasts for family and friends. She would always create tasty treats for any family event, neighborhood celebration, or her nephew’s and niece’s sporting events. Sue was also an avid San Francisco Giants fan. Ed and Sue met in Hawaii. They quickly became inseparable. After Ed’s active duty, they moved to San Diego and lived in El Cajon and then Santee. Their home was populated with herbs (for Sue’s recipes), flowers, and bird feeders for the local avian community. They spent many hours relaxing while the local hummingbirds feasted on the flowers. Ed and Sue were passionate about giving of themselves to numerous San Diego-based and national charities. Ed is survived by his sister Gail (Bob) Schober of Plymouth MA, his brothers Stephen (Pam) Montague of Albuquerque NM, and Wayne (Julie) Montague of Westport County Mayo Ireland. Sue was predeceased by her brother Dennis. She is survived by her brothers David (Diane) Chapatte of Soquel CA, Micky (Kerry) Chapatte of San Diego CA, and sister Tamie Chapatte of Carrboro NC. In addition, Ed and Sue had many nieces and nephews spread across the country. A public memorial for Ed and Sue will be held at the Aztlan Mortuary, 7856 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA (https://www.aztlanmortuary.com) on June 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT. For those unable to travel, the service will be broadcast starting at 5:00 p.m. PT (Here is the link to the livestream service: https://youtube.com/live/4LSCa_zZTGg?feature=share ). In honor of Ed and Sue’s generous spirit, the family asks that donations be made to the City of Hope Cancer Foundation (https://www.cityofhope.org/). Although Ed and Sue are no longer with us, their legacy of laughter and compassion will live on.

Susan Montague

March 25, 1949 - April 24, 2025